Agenda
Two days of plenaries, interactive dialogues, workshops, and specialized tracks.
Day 1: 24th June 2026
Social Track
09:30 AM
Registration, Networking & Refreshments
Arrival
Act I: Framing the Imperative
Establishing the business case and strategic urgency
10:00 AM
Welcome & Setting the Context
Opening
Speaker / Facilitator
Rathika de Silva — Executive Director, Network Sri Lanka
10:15 AM
Just Transition: Communities, Culture & the Human Side of Business Transformation
Keynote
Speaker / Facilitator
Hiran Cooray — Chairman, Jetwing Hotels
10:45 AM
Creative Cultures: The Future of Innovation & Sustainable Business
Keynote
Speaker / Facilitator
Randhula de Silva — Founder, GOOD LIFE x
Act II: Inside the System
Exploring lived realities, workplace dynamics, and implementation challenges
11:15 AM
Men & Inclusion: Navigating Changing Expectations in the Workplace
Dialogue
Speaker / Facilitator
Lihini Ratwatte — Moderator | Gender Specialist, UNDP Sri Lanka
Anika Williamson — Panelist | Board Director, JAT Holdings
Sanjini Munaweera — Panelist | Regional Head, ADA
Taiyoob Ahamed — Panelist | Senior GM – Marketing, Brandix
Mevan Peiris — Panelist | Innovation Specialist, Hatch Innovation
12:15 PM
Lunch & Networking
Lunch
01:15 PM
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Multiple Tracks
Track AGender Equality / Leadership
From Commitment to Change: Implementing the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) (UN Women x Private Sector)
Focus: WEPs implementation, women’s leadership, workplace equity, setting targets and accountability
Speaker / Facilitator
Esther Hoole
Partnerships Lead, UN Women Sri Lanka
Expert Dialogue
Track BNeurodiversity
Neurodiversity at Work: Unlocking Different Ways of Thinking
Focus: Inclusive hiring, workplace design, innovation
Speaker / Facilitator
Shyamani Hettiarachchi
Consultant
Case-led Discussion
02:15 PM
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Multiple Tracks
Track AResponsible Communications
From Claims to Credibility: Communicating Sustainability Responsibly
Focus: Building credibility through transparency, evidence and alignment between sustainability commitments, actions and communications
Speaker / Facilitator
Sherangi Seneviratne
Brand Strategy Specialist
Interactive Workshop
Track BInclusion
Designing Inclusive Workplaces: From Policy to Practice
Focus: Workplace policies, culture, implementation
Speaker / Facilitator
Amanthi Perera
Head of Sustainable Business, MAS Holdings
Practical Session
Track CFuture of Work
AI, Jobs & the Future Workforce: Navigating Uncertainty, Skills, and Inclusion
Focus: AI disruption, youth employment, skills gaps, inclusive pathways
Speaker / Facilitator
Gayani Hurulle
Senior Research Manager, LIRNEAsia
Moderated Dialogue
03:15 PM
Break
Break
Act III: From Insight to Action
Translating dialogue into commitments, tools, and next steps
03:30 PM
From Reporting to Action: Using Social Data for Strategy
Workshop
Speaker / Facilitator
Aruni Rajakarier — Reporting Consultant
04:00 PM
The Social Sustainability Scorecard: Where Do You Stand?
Interactive
Speaker / Facilitator
Shanuki de Alwis — Communications Specialist
04:30 PM
Catalyzing Action: What Will You Do Next?
Closing
Speaker / Facilitator
Janani Wijetunge — Head of Programmes & Governance, Network Sri Lanka
Kaif Sally — Associate - Partnerships & Collaborations, Network Sri Lanka
Day 2: 25th June 2026
Environment Track
08:45 AM
Opening Remarks
Opening
Speaker / Facilitator
Azam Bakeer Markar — Board Member, UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka
09:00 AM
Advancing Sustainable Industrial Transformation and Enabling Private Sector Action in Emerging Economies
Plenary
Speaker / Facilitator
Kapila Subasinghe — National Finance Expert, Accelerating Industries Climate Response in Sri Lanka
09:30 AM
Corporate Climate Action Lab
Workshop
aAction After Ambition: Context and Case Studies
bThe Net Zero Blueprint / Science of Ambition: Net Zero
Speaker / Facilitator
Aditya Parchure — Director | Deloitte Sustainability & Climate, South Asia
Piyush Yadav — Associate Director | Climate Change & Sustainability, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP
10:30 AM
Break
Break
11:00 AM
Corporate Climate Action Lab
Workshop
cDecarbonizing the Real Economy / Where Industries Converge: Sector Specific Guidance Overview and Cross-sectoral synergies
Speaker / Facilitator
Aditya Parchure — Director | Deloitte Sustainability & Climate, South Asia
Piyush Yadav — Associate Director | Climate Change & Sustainability, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP
12:30 PM
Lunch Break
Break
01:30 PM
Nature as Business Strategy: Managing Nature-Related Risks and Unlocking Resilient Growth
Virtual Session
Speaker / Facilitator
Tajeshwar Goya — Global Leader, Taskforce for Finance Related Nature Disclosures (TNFD)
02:00 PM
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Multiple Tracks
Break Out Session 1
Rewire the Economy: Interactive gamification-based training program on circular economy principles. (Part 1)
Speaker / Facilitator
Dr. Mayuri Wijayasundara
Founder and CEO of Anvarta PTY LTD and Team
Applied Masterclass
Break Out Session 2
Power Moves: Energy Transition Strategy Lab
Speaker / Facilitator
Piyumali Jayasundara
LCA Verifier and Lead Auditor, Control Union (Pvt.) Ltd and Team
Scenario Analysis
03:00 PM
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Multiple Tracks
Break Out Session 3
Rewire the Economy: Interactive gamification-based training program on circular economy principles. (Part 2)
Speaker / Facilitator
Dr. Mayuri Wijayasundara
Founder and CEO of Anvarta PTY LTD and Team
Applied Masterclass
Break Out Session 4
Built for Disruption: Climate Adaptation and Disaster Resilience
Speaker / Facilitator
Gethmi Adikari & Raeesha Ikram
A-PAD Sri Lanka
Scenario Analysis
04:00 PM
Break
Break
04:20 PM
Concept to Conviction: Storytelling as a Strategic Tool for Compelling Narratives
Masterclass
Speaker / Facilitator
Arosha Perera — Social Impact Communications Specialist
05:50 PM
Closing Remarks
Closing
Speaker / Facilitator
Mayanthi Peiris — Board Member, UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka